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The museum that has been a town house, a police station and a left luggage office

The museum that has been a town house, a police station and a left luggage office

The museum that has been a town house, a police station and a left luggage office

17 October 2023

This popular town centre building is home to some gruesome relics.


850th anniversary of historic castle siege honoured with medieval banquet, tapestry display and book launch

850th anniversary of historic castle siege honoured with medieval banquet, tapestry display and book launch

850th anniversary of historic castle siege honoured with medieval banquet, tapestry display and book launch

11 October 2023

A village is set to turn back the clocks to 1173 to commemorate a historic castle siege’s milestone anniversary.


What lies behind closed doors . . .

What lies behind closed doors . . .

What lies behind closed doors . . .

10 October 2023

Step over the threshold and back in time.


See these Bury St Edmunds town centre businesses from more than a decade ago

See these Bury St Edmunds town centre businesses from more than a decade ago

See these Bury St Edmunds town centre businesses from more than a decade ago

07 October 2023

Transport back to 2009 and see which businesses occupied some of our well-known streets as well as those that still do.


See pictures of Suffolk pubs, hotels and restaurants from 80s and 90s

See pictures of Suffolk pubs, hotels and restaurants from 80s and 90s

See pictures of Suffolk pubs, hotels and restaurants from 80s and 90s

06 October 2023

For decades, they have been the lynchpins of our towns and villages and venues that hold precious memories for many.


The year a town unveiled its war memorial and elected its first woman councillor

The year a town unveiled its war memorial and elected its first woman councillor

The year a town unveiled its war memorial and elected its first woman councillor

03 October 2023

The country was still recovering from war, but 1921 also had some high points.


Town’s history inspires museum’s latest exhibition

Town’s history inspires museum’s latest exhibition

Town’s history inspires museum’s latest exhibition

27 September 2023

A chance to discover stories from a town’s history will be on offer at a Suffolk museum.


Town’s links to a queen who lost her head

Town’s links to a queen who lost her head

Town’s links to a queen who lost her head

26 September 2023

Once upon a time, Royal intrigue and deception had very dire consequences . . .


Woolworths to Poundland: The changing face of town centre as businesses come and go

Woolworths to Poundland: The changing face of town centre as businesses come and go

Woolworths to Poundland: The changing face of town centre as businesses come and go

25 September 2023

SuffolkNews looks at how one town’s high street has changed through the years.


Historic postcard shows newspapers’ former office during 1910s

Historic postcard shows newspapers’ former office during 1910s

Historic postcard shows newspapers’ former office during 1910s

26 August 2023

A postcard showing the old Bury Free Press offices has proved popular on social media gaining nearly 200 Facebook likes.


Remembering the arrival of ‘Spoons’ in town

Remembering the arrival of ‘Spoons’ in town

Remembering the arrival of ‘Spoons’ in town

21 August 2023

Town historian looks back at when major pub chain opened in Suffolk town.


Rare pictures show town’s high street through the decades ahead of new series

Rare pictures show town’s high street through the decades ahead of new series

Rare pictures show town’s high street through the decades ahead of new series

16 August 2023

History buffs should mark their calendars as a new 10-part web series will offer a glimpse into the rich past of a town’s high street.


'It's one of a kind': The couple who want to return 109-year-old Dunkirk vessel to the waters

'It's one of a kind': The couple who want to return 109-year-old Dunkirk vessel to the waters

'It's one of a kind': The couple who want to return 109-year-old Dunkirk vessel to the waters

08 August 2023

SuffolkNews explores the rich history of a boat currently being restored on a town’s waterfront.


See all the photos from village’s medieval fair

See all the photos from village’s medieval fair

See all the photos from village’s medieval fair

27 June 2023

More than 2000 people enjoyed a medieval fair in honour of one of the most important sieges in British history.


Gold: Last chance to join Martin Kemp’s 80s party in Suffolk town

Gold: Last chance to join Martin Kemp’s 80s party in Suffolk town

Gold: Last chance to join Martin Kemp’s 80s party in Suffolk town

23 June 2023

There are only a few tickets left for mega-80s party hosted by TV personality and Spandau Ballet star, Martin Kemp.


Wet Wet Wet star heads to Suffolk town after doctors give go-ahead

Wet Wet Wet star heads to Suffolk town after doctors give go-ahead

Wet Wet Wet star heads to Suffolk town after doctors give go-ahead

23 June 2023

Pop star Marti Pellow is inviting people to ‘get up close and personal’ at his re-scheduled show.


How a boy went about 'earning coppers' in the 1950s

How a boy went about 'earning coppers' in the 1950s

How a boy went about 'earning coppers' in the 1950s

25 April 2023

Local historian Martyn Taylor recounts the childhood memories of a man born just after Word War Two


Memories are rekindled of lost firm’s sports club trip

Memories are rekindled of lost firm’s sports club trip

Memories are rekindled of lost firm’s sports club trip

18 April 2023

Memories of a long lost firm’s outing have been shared after an appeal.


The family that left its mark on town's history

The family that left its mark on town's history

The family that left its mark on town's history

18 April 2023

Historian Martyn Taylor follows the ups and downs of a once prominent family.


How a tolling bell saved a lost man – and gave a road its name

How a tolling bell saved a lost man – and gave a road its name

How a tolling bell saved a lost man – and gave a road its name

11 April 2023

Historian Martyn Taylor rings out the history of a housing development's name


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